The Bloom of the Day for March 24th, 2010 was Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus).
View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2010-03-24
March 24th, 2010: Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) by leeann6
Wow, that is one beautiful cactus bloom!
I agree, the color a lone is mouth watering!
Such a sharp in focus photo! I must admit I love orange! I used to dislike it then one day I mentioned my dislike to my son who was wearing a so orange shirt. He told me told me it was his favorite color because it was not used that often and was memorable. And it is! LOL I then started noticing it more and liking it much more. It is interesting in the garden too for it so gives such added oomph to purples and lime greens in the garden and even when it stands alone it creates a buzz.